Head Start Teacher Aide & Substitute - Part-Time

Grandsettlement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand Street Settlement is seeking a Head Start Teacher Aide for the Mott Haven Child and Family Center in Bronx, NY. This role supports classroom staff, supervises children, and helps with activities and safety.

Mon-Fri, 4 hours per day, with flexible schedule. Requires High School Diploma or equivalent; experience with young children and families preferred. Benefits include life insurance, 401k and vacation/sick time. Salary is $18.49/hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum – High School Diploma or equivalence, some college credits preferred
• At least one year experience working with children ages 0-5 and families
• Ability to work with children and families with special developmental, social or cultural needs
• Ability to maintain written records and manage time to ensure the completion of assigned work
• Ability to interpret documents such as safety regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to foster and maintain positive, professional relationships with participating families
• Basic computer literacy in email, Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Supervise children’s indoor and outdoor activities while incorporating positive guidance techniques.
• Collaborates with the classroom team in the preparation of daily lesson plans and individualization for children.
• Provide positive guidance and discipline supporting children as they acquire readiness skills for kindergarten and beyond
• Assist with creating and maintaining a positive working relationship with parents and encourage parent participation
• Maintain regular contact with parents and complete appropriate documentation; participate in multidisciplinary meetings as needed
• Assist with attendance, health checks, home correspondence, home visit forms, accident/incident reports
• Assist with requesting supplies and participate in classroom/program inventory
• Work with teaching team on child outcomes and participate in professional development
• Flexible schedule to substitute for Assistant Teachers and other staff members as needed
• Ability to lift 35 pounds
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Ability to work with children andfamil

Written records and time management

Interpret safety regulations

Positive relationships with families

Basic computer literacy (email, MS-Offi

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some college credits preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Grand Street Settlement is seeking a Head Start Teacher Aide for the Mott Haven Child and Family Center in Bronx, NY. This role supports classroom staff, supervises children, and helps with activities and safety.

Mon-Fri, 4 hours per day, with flexible schedule. Requires High School Diploma or equivalent; experience with young children and families preferred. Benefits include life insurance, 401k and vacation/sick time. Salary is $18.49/hour.